phaseout

American  

[feyz-out] / ˈfeɪzˌaʊt /

Or phase-out

noun

1. an act or instance of phasing out; planned discontinuation or expiration.

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Etymology

Origin of phaseout

First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of verb phrase phase out

Example Sentences

Leo Roberts from the E3G climate change think tank said a roadmap should be guided by science and make a fossil fuel phaseout a "central planning principle" around which other policies gravitate.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The phaseout range for deductibility for 2025 was a Modified Adjusted Gross Income of $79,000-$89,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

It has led to a steady global phaseout of chemicals that once damaged the ozone layer and increased risks such as skin cancer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Tim Steffen, director of advanced planning at Baird, is advising clients who will exceed the income phaseout this year to defer business income into 2026 or else accelerate expenses into this year if possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“Either way, shifting income from 2025 to 2026 could reduce the total impact of the phaseout, maximizing the deduction over the two years,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025